The Day of Ashura is the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram. The Prophet Muhammad singled it out as a recommended fasting day and made it a meritorious act for his followers. He also ...

Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar that has 354 days. Following the phases of the moon, the year is divided into 12 months. Following Ramadan or Ramzan, Muharram is considered to ...

When is Day Of Ashura in 2025? Know about Day Of Ashura and the day and date on which Day Of Ashura falls this year. Information about holidays and important days in 2015. Find out when is Day Of ...

Other voluntary fasts : Such as Mondays and Thursdays, the Day of Arafah, and the Day of Ashura. Lent : Many Christians, especially Catholics and Orthodox, observe fasting during the 40 days ...

Ashura is by far and away the day during which the most blood is donated across the country. Donner Sang Compter and Who is Hussain? are two NGOs that organise the blood drive in Beirut's southern ...

On Ashura, many Muslims wear black and there are often parades through the streets. Plays re-enacting the death of Husayn are often performed to remind Muslims of the events that led to his death.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over best security arrangements on Ashura Day. In a statement today, she extended her appreciation to the provincial ministers, ...